Leaders in the Global Biomimicry Movement

We have partnered with the City of San Diego and local universities to become the world’s first biomimicry hub.

Biomimicry in Action

Read all about innovations that have been inspired by nature.

San Diego Zoo Global is committed to sharing innovative ideas and promoting conservation. With the ongoing biomimicry reception series, which is open to the public, we invite visitors to mingle with representatives from multiple disciplines and hear the latest news from leading biomimicry implementers.

San Diego Zoo Global and its collaborating partners are pleased to present these receptions highlighting business and research in the emerging field of biomimicry. Events are held at the San Diego Zoo and feature wine and cheese, networking opportunities, leading business and academic speakers, and special biomimicry-themed encounters with animals.

Reception Details

5 p.m. – Registration opens
5:15 p.m. – Wine, appetizers, and networking
6 p.m. – Speaker presentation begins

Registration cost: $30 Adult; $20 Student

Past Events

Biomimicry in Medicine
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Richard Lieber, Ph.D., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego

Can studying nature lead to improvements in athletic performance? Hear one orthopedic surgeon’s story of discovery linking bioinspiration and healthcare.

Unveiling the Da Vinci Index
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Lynn Reaser, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Point Loma Nazarene University Fermanian Business and Economic Institute

This reception was the official unveiling of the Da Vinci Index. Featuring Dr. Lynn Reaser, the evening offered a unique look at the first economic index measuring progress in the field of biomimicry. To read a blog summary of the event, click here. To see the initial results of the Da Vinci Index, click here.

Biomaterials and Biomimetics
Presented by the City of Murrieta
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
David Kisailus, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

Shrimp-inspired body armor. Nano-scale energy generation. Dr. Kisailus and his students look to nature in designing the next generation of engineering products and materials.